Norwegian K98 issue

[Calif-Steve]

Salt I 1972, Salt II 1979. They did indeed limit all sorts of weapons, not just missles. Lots of submarines decommisioned. But it was a Green President who ordered the Mausers destruction. They were cut-up so that no parts could be recovered. Total destruction. I really don't know how any got out of Norway. My rifle has a very poor bore, but most have nice bores. I can't find a Norwegian 30-'06 barrel, either. Oh, well.

[Calif-Steve]

I forgot to add this. My Norwegian buddy told me along with the Mauser rifles all M1 Carbines in storage were also cut-up. He liked the carbine (he carried one in the Norwegian Army) and felt their destruction made no sense.

[sakorick]

Well, they didn't cut all of them up. A private investor purchased 75,000 K98's and has no export license. He can only sell approved rifles to sportsmen. Then there is the stack of welded rifles at the Military Museum in Oslo. When I was there 7 years ago I crawled around and found three SS marked ones among other rarities. I almost cried......they used floorplates and followers welded from action to action to create the sculpture. Regards, Rick.

[Calif-Steve]

Oh, good grief. I hope some of those 75,000 head this way.

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

I think I am going to spew.